Charging hoverboard blamed for fire that left family homeless in Broward

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A hoverboard that was left charging overnight is to blame for a fire that left a family homeless Sunday in North Lauderdale, according to the North Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department.

Michael Sargis, North Lauderdale's assistant city manager, said firefighters investigating the fire at the home at 6717 Boulevard of Champions concluded the two-wheel, self-balancing electric scooter caused the fire.